Two Michigan duck hunters were rescued from Wild Fowl Bay recently after waves swamped their boat two miles offshore. According to the Huron County Sheriff’s Office, a 64-year-old from Fenton and a 31-year-old from Kalamazoo called for help around 10 a.m. after strong winds sank their 14-foot boat, leaving it floating but submerged. Local firefighters used a private airboat to reach the men before official rescue teams arrived. The rescue operation lasted about 90 minutes.

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On Thanksgiving day in the Blue Water Area, Meijer and Kroger on 24th Street in Port Huron Township will be open for last-minute shopping, with Meijer operating from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Kroger from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vinckier Food in Wadhams will open briefly from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Walmart, ALDI, Neimans Family Market in St. Clair, and Country Style Marketplace in downtown Port Huron will all be closed. Plan ahead, as pharmacies and delivery schedules may vary.

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Nominations are open for the 2025 Blue Water Woman of the Year Award, honoring outstanding local women making a difference in the community. Anyone can submit a nomination to spotlight an incredible woman who deserves recognition. Nominations are due by January 10th, through the Blue Water Woman website. Winners will be celebrated at a public awards ceremony on March 12th, from 6 to 8 p.m. at McMorran Place Theatre. This is your chance to uplift someone and celebrate their impact.

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Port Huron City Manager James Freed announced he will remain in his role after briefly considering a top county administrator job in Ottawa County. Freed, who has served over a decade, cited political rhetoric before the upcoming November elections as a factor in exploring other opportunities. However, after interviewing for the position, he and his family realized their deep attachment to Port Huron. Going forward, he aims to tackle the city’s housing shortage to support workforce growth, reaffirming his commitment to Port Huron.

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Construction has begun on the Trillium Villa Nursing Home in Sarnia, a 160-bed long-term care facility supported by Ontario’s Construction Funding Subsidy top-up program. The project will replace an older 152-bed home, adding eight new and 152 redeveloped beds, and is set to open in mid-’26. The modern building will include air conditioning, five resident home areas with dining and activity spaces, a chapel, café, beauty salon, and gardens.

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Authorities in St. Clair County arrested a Lynn Township woman after a major drug bust last week. The county’s Drug Task Force, with help from the Special Response Team and K9 Brock, seized meth, cocaine, mushrooms, ecstasy, ketamine, and other substances during a search. Police also found drug sales materials. Theresa Doering, 38, faces multiple felony charges, including intent to deliver narcotics and maintaining a drug house. Her bond was set at $15,000.

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